DeskThing transforms Spotify's discontinued CarThing into a versatile desktop companion by turning it into an app platform. Users can install and run various applications like weather forecasts, NBA statistics, GitHub repository metrics, system resource monitoring, Discord notifications, and more. This open platform allows developers to create and share their own apps, extending the device's capabilities far beyond its original purpose.
Desk Thing: The Discord Thing, Trello Thing, The Weather Thing, The Macro Thing, Just not The Car Thing anymore. An alternative OS for the Spotify Car Thing allowing community-made apps.
Waveshare has launched the Double Eye LCD module, featuring two 0.71-inch round IPS displays with 160×160 pixels of resolution and 65K color depth, aimed at applications like wearables, robotics, and IoT devices.
The December 2024 newsletter from Obsolescence Guaranteed covers updates on new projects such as PiDP-10 and PiDP-1, news about existing projects like PiDP-8 and PiDP-11, and upcoming plans for 2025 including a PiDP-1 replica and an annual programming competition.
A tool for flashing devices like t-embed-cc1101 ,M5Stack, Lilygo, CYD ESP32, and Generic boards by putting them into download mode and selecting the appropriate version and device.
Wokwi offers a range of simulators for various microcontrollers and platforms, including Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi. It also provides tools for VS Code, CI, and JetBrains, and features a variety of IoT and simulation projects, as well as a selection of Arduino projects.
Daniel Mangum describes how to host a website on Bluesky by leveraging the AT Protocol and Personal Data Server (PDS) APIs, detailing the process and underlying mechanics.
Windell Oskay, chief technical officer at Bantam Tools, has introduced the ArtFrame, an artist-centric XY plotter designed for use with traditional materials like brushes, charcoal, and oil sticks. Available in two sizes, the ArtFrame is equipped with a magnetic work surface and stand-alone operation capability, making it suitable for creating physical art from digital designs.
The article describes how the author used Amazon Q Developer to write code for a virtual Commodore 64, starting with a simple BASIC program and then converting it to 6502 assembler for improved performance. The author also shares resources and tips for working with retro computing.
This article presents a solution for efficient data transfer with the Multi-function USB Dongle based on ESP32-S3, highlighting its applications in exporting camera photos, printing files, and sharing videos.
